- Model Group
- The model data and results in the on-premise and cloud database are organised into a flexible hierarchy; within the hierarchy the database items are grouped into manageable units. The top level of the database hierarchy is the model group. Each database contains one or more model groups. You may also create additional levels in the database hierarchy by defining subsidiary model groups within a top-level model group.
- Current Active Window
- The current Active Window in any Microsoft Windows application has a differently coloured title bar to all the other windows. In the default colour scheme, the active window title bar is blue, all other windows have a grey title bar.
- Native Units
- The default units used within InfoWater Configuration Manager. These are metric units and are used to carry out all underlying calculations within InfoWater Configuration Manager.
- User Units
- Units used for display purposes. The display units are set up on the Units Page of the Options dialog. InfoWater Configuration Manager converts the displayed values into InfoWater Configuration Manager Native Units for storage and calculation.
- GUID
- A Globally Unique IDentifier, or GUID, is an automatically generated identifier that is guaranteed to be unique across all systems. It is generated using a complex algorithm based on the date and time and the individual computer's network card ID. GUIDs take the form {629810C2-3F6B-11D3-9BF3-00600891B690} and you will see them in a number of places where uniqueness is essential.
- Unique Database Identifier
- A unique GUID is used to give a unique ID to every new Database that you create. This ID is then used when creating sub-directories for Database data in both the Local Root and Remote Root directories.
- Check In
- Checking In a version controlled item copies your changes back to the Database and makes them available to other users. When you have finished making changes, and want to use the item in a run, it must be checked in.
- Check Out
- You have to Check Out a version controlled item (such as a baseline) before you can make changes. Checking Out creates a new version of the item. Use Check Out for on-going development and changes to your core network model.
- Check Out and Branch
- You have to Check Out a version controlled item (such as a baseline) before you can make changes. Check Out and Branch creates a new version of the item in a new branch of the tree. Use Check Out and Branch when looking at alternative proposals and doing "What If" analysis.
- Colebrook White
- Friction factor type.
- CSV
- Comma Separated Variable file format is a standard file format that can be imported and exported by many software packages.
- Database Group
- A Database Group can contain one or more database items of the same type.
- Database Items
- Any item stored in the Database, such as a network. Some Database Items are stored in groups that contain items of the same type.
- Darcy Weisbach
- Friction factor type.
- DemandWatch
- Comprehensive pattern-based water demand forecasting application software for real-time, near-optimal control and management of water distribution networks.
- GIS Component
- The display on the GeoPlan Window or Map view is based on an embedded GIS component. Currently supported GIS components are: MapXtreme, ArcObjects and ArcEngine.
- Hazen Williams
- Friction factor type.
- Initial State
- The state of the water supply system: flows and pressures in all points of network, active/idle pumps, WL in reservoirs / water tower, opening of all valves, etc. at the start of a simulation run.
- JET Database
- A database in the correct format for use with the Microsoft JET database engine. This is the format used for Microsoft Access databases.
- Local Root
- The Local Root is a directory where local copies of data files are stored. This should ideally be on your own computer to get maximum performance from InfoWater Configuration Manager during data intensive tasks. Use the InfoWater Configuration Manager About Box to find your current Local Root directory.
- Data
- The data stored in an InfoWater Configuration Manager Database. This data can be shared by more than one user.
- NRV
- Non-Return Valve (also called Check Valve); a device which prevents backflow.
- Node
- A point in the water supply system where either pressure (example: reservoir) or inflow/outflow (example: consumer's connection) is known.
- Oracle Database
- A database stored and managed on an Oracle database server.
- Path
- A route through the disk file structure that DOS searches for a particular file - useful to locate files in a sub directory other than the current one
- Reservoir
- A facility where surplus of water is temporarily stored to be used later. Here denotes any node with storage and free-surface (Variable-Head Node).
- Run
- A run is a group of one or more simulations sharing common characteristics. All the simulations within a run are scheduled as a group.
- SQL Server Database
- A database stored and managed under Microsoft SQL Server.
- Undo Checkout
- Use Undo Check Out if you want to abandon all changes you have made since you Checked Out a version controlled item. Take care using this command as all changes WILL BE LOST.
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